Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: Introduction

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction:
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (false blockage) is a condition that
causes symptoms like those of a bowel obstruction (blockage). But when the
intestines ... more about Intestinal pseudo-obstruction.

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction: A digestive disorder where the intestines are unable to contract normally and push food through the digestive system. This results in symptoms similar to an obstruction and hence the name pseudo-obstruction. The walls of the affected gastrointestinal tract becomes thin and the muscles that control its motion start to degenerate.
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Article Excerpts about Intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (false blockage) is a condition that
causes symptoms like those of a bowel obstruction (blockage). But when the
intestines are examined, no obstruction is found. The symptoms of
intestinal pseudo-obstruction are caused by a problem in how the muscles
and nerves in the intestines work.
(Source: excerpt from Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction: NIDDK)

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